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Top 15 most-booked restaurants on the Dineplan app in 2024
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Top 20 most favourited restaurants on the Dineplan app
These 20 restaurants top the charts as the most favourited spots on the Dineplan app. Get some inspiration for your next meal out.
Valentineās Day 2025: Romantic specials & dining experiences
Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to treat your loved one to a romantic meal. Here are venues around South Africa, offering unique specials and experiences.
New restaurants in your city
Hot new openings and local favourites now bookable on Dineplan
La Motte reimagined: Franschhoekās historic gem gets a makeover
Discover the newly reimagined La Motte Wine Estate in Franschhoek. Explore its modern dining, farm-fresh offerings, creative spaces, and award-winning wines. A must-visit gem in South Africa!
Join Kobus Botha for his Saldanha seafood pop-up this summer
This December and January acclaimed chef, Kobus Botha, is opening an ocean-inspired pop-up restaurant in Saldanha. Enjoy fine wines from the Saldanha Wine and Spirit Company in a picturesque seaside setting.
Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in 2024
Get ready to dance, dine, and drink this New Year’s Eve! Weāve rounded up events across South Africa that are celebrating with food, drinks and a good time.
Must-have reservations in December
Discover 10 buzz-worthy new restaurants across Cape Town, Winelands, Joburg, Centurion & Durban. Book on the Dineplan app so you donāt miss these must-visit spots!
A new home for The Pot Luck Club Johannesburg
The Pot Luck Club is relocating to The Peech Hotel in Melrose, Johannesburg. From January 2025, enjoy their Asian-inspired small plates in a stunning new setting.
Christmas feasting 2024: Restaurants with festive menus around South Africa
If youāre busy planning your Christmas feasting, look no further. From Cape Town and the Winelands to Durban, Johannesburg and Pretoria, weāve put together a list of all the restaurants offering delicious Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menus.
Brace for the busy season: 5 ways to strengthen your team
Jenny Handley shares 5 key tips for building a high-performing team and preparing for the busy season by creating a strong, united culture in your restaurant.
Brookdale Estate welcomes a new winemaking team
Meet the new faces of Brookdale Estates’ winemaking team: Xander Sadie and Shanice du Preez who are set to bring bold, innovative wines to South African wine lovers.
Must-have reservations in November
Explore the latest new restaurants opening this summer, from a Wes Anderson-inspired bar in Cape Town to resort-style dining in Ballito and afternoon tea in Joburg!
5 Cape Town cafĆ©s you’ll want to work from
Chef Dani shares her favourite cafĆ© work spots in Cape Town, perfect for freelancers and digital nomads. Hereās where youāll find your next cosy nook!
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